Refrigeration & Air Conditioning USCG Question #160 (Set 3)

The "tare weight" of a refrigerant storage cylinder refers to what weight?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option B — the weight of an empty cylinder

Tare weight denotes the verified dry weight of an empty refrigerant storage cylinder, including its permanently attached valve. Subtracting tare weight from total measured weight is mandatory to accurately determine the net weight of the contained refrigerant.

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